Lucy Citta

Driven accounting professional focused on leveraging experience from various accounting roles. Demonstrated success in managing month end close, fixed assets, balance sheet reconciliations, financial statements, and budgets. Meticulous and detail-oriented approach to increase accuracy and data integrity.

Experienced with various accounting ERP systems and accounting applications. Adaptable to change, strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proactive professional emphasizing open communication, team collaboration, and consistent results.

Financial Accounts Supervisor - Hogan Lovells Cadwalader US LLP - Washington, DC

(2024-10)

Own focus areas of month end and year end close, including recurring, prepaid and accrual journal entries, budget expense reallocations, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations. Review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for other team members. Monthly and quarterly reporting for professional fees, business development expenses, and profit per unit analysis.

Review monthly financial reports for distribution to budget holders. Own budgets for responsible budget holders. Coordinate subtenant monthly billings and monitor account receivable aging. Collaborate with other finance departments (AP, AR, payroll, and tax) for month end close, operational efficiencies and projects.

Manage employee performance review for team member, mentor and train as needed. General ledger account maintenance. Work with Assistant Controller and other team members on ad hoc requests and projects as needed.

Accountant II - Charles County Department of Social Services - La Plata, MD

(2023-03 - 2024-10)

Complete the following agency ledger reconciliations monthly, bank accounts, receivables, payables, and gift card balances. Ensure working fund expenses are submitted monthly to MD Comptroller for reimbursement and various funds balance each month in the trial balance. Review and reconcile Financial Management Information System (FMIS) financial reports to supporting documentation.

Perform internal audits of fiscal processes for completeness, internal controls and ensure documentation is maintained for audit purposes. In addition to process improvement recommendations for efficiency or gauging its value for existing processes. Assist agency leadership with fiscal budget preparations, analysis, and reporting.

Monitor and review service expense requests including approvals and proper documentation in accordance with fiscal policies and guidelines. Manage timekeeping activities for the agency, inclusive of time entry, approvals, and corrections to ensure accurate bi-weekly timesheets for agency personnel. In addition to ad hoc requests from Human Resources and Central Payroll.

Assist the Finance Officer as needed.

Accounting Manager - Rayus Radiology - St Louis Park, MN

(2018-04 - 2022-05)

Responsible for full cycle accounting and monthly financial close for multiple entities in the assigned markets. Including monitoring and reporting on capital spending, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, financial reporting, and annual budgets for the market. Ensure all monthly closing journal entries are posted, (i.e., revenue and expenses, accruals, intercompany entries, allocations, depreciation, capital lease amortizations.), review accountants' journal entries and BS reconciliations.

Supervise, hire, train, and complete performance reviews for two market accountants. Assist external auditors by providing information for interim and year-end financial audits. Assess and implement accounting processes and procedures for GAAP changes, internal controls, and opportunities for process improvements.

Complete monthly profit and loss reviews with corporate controller and financial calls with operational stakeholders. Contribute and collaborate with other markets within the accounting group for consistency, accounting policies, and committees. Complete and/or delegate ad hoc reporting and projects.

• Transitioned mobile fleet accounts payable process to the mobile market accounting group and saving $65K in labor costs for one FTE.
• Improved accounting processes for expense accruals, revenue journal entries and CIP tracking.
• Researched and resolved old outstanding balance sheet account variances and improved reconciliations to be consistent with the other markets for review and audit purposes.
• Member of Recognition Committee helped to build associate awareness and team morale.
• Co-led Work Life Balance Committee to foster and promote work life balance for the accounting team.
• Worked remotely from Maryland February 2019 to May 2022.

Controller - Navegate - Mendota Heights, MN

(2016-11 - 2018-01)

Managed and prioritized the monthly financial closing process for multiple companies and oversee the accounting team in two offices. Assessed and implemented accounting processes and procedures for internal controls, efficiencies, and opportunities for improvements. Supervised and supported staff in AR, AP, GL, and Payroll teams, including hiring, training, and completing employee reviews.

Collaborated heavily with Billing and Accounts Receivable to produce workable solutions for internal and external customers, cash applications and account clean up. Completed online daily banking/treasury transactions within multiple banking entities. Worked with operations to foster open communication regarding their P&L's and accounting related issues.

• Established month end closing processes and timelines for consistency.
• Worked with IT to implement accounting control date in the billing system and increased revenue and expense reporting accuracy.
• Implemented collection module in Great Plains to monitor and track collection activity.
• Reduced manual data entry for AR sales documents by streamlining the data import process.

Recruiting Manager - Robert Half - Minneapolis, MN

(2015 - 2016)

Recruited, interviewed, and placed finance and accounting professionals in full-time permanent positions with Robert Half clients. Made calls to businesses and potential candidates marketing Robert Half services. Conducted onsite visits to client locations to generate new business, interviewed candidates to assess their qualifications for potential roles, and collaborated closely with team members to meet placement goals.

Controller - SMART CITY NETWORKS - Las Vegas, NV

(2005 - 2015)

Managed monthly financial closing for multiple companies, assessed internal controls, and supported the budgeting processes for the organization. Conducted accounting and tax research applicable to revenue, various audits, and capital purchases. Worked to mitigate tax liabilities and maintain compliance with taxing authorities.

Analyzed accounting processes and procedures and made recommendations aligned with continuous improvement and company goals. Supervised accounting personnel in general ledger, accounts receivable, billing/collections and accounts payable. Administered revenue contract database, business licenses and online treasury management functions.

• Led ADP upgrade, resulting in improved payroll processing, increased accuracy of labor costs, and streamlined HR functions through automation of open enrollment, COBRA reporting, and employer benefits cost allocations.
• Reduced the month-end closing process by 5 days and established financial reporting deadlines.
• Cultivated strategic banking relationships, resulting in a savings of $18K annually in bank fees.
• Reduced tax liability by changing the method of taxing revenue in the event management system.

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Accounting - University of Nevada, Las Vegas